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Scammers Are Sending Out "Social Security" Warning Letters -- What to Do If You Get One
The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook "
The Office of the Inspector General is warning Social Security recipients about letters that are going out, purportedly from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Tax scams are on the rise. Here's what to know
NEW YORK (AP) -- Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer protection bureau of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Tips and Tricks for Staying Safe in the Era of AI Scams: New Survey Data Reveals Eye-Opening Trends
Table of ContentsCompare Specs: Our Picks Side by SideSocial Media is Now Scam CentralYour Phone May Be Your Weakest LinkConvenience Is Killing Your SecurityFive Ways to Protect Yourself in 2026
Online scams used to be relatively easy to spot: dodgy grammar and outlandish promises gave away the game, and most of us learned to shrug off emails from foreign dignitaries requesting bank details back in the early aughts.
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State officials warn of toll road message claiming to be from 36th District Court in Wayne County
Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan.
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Convincing con artists target north suburban school bus driver, trying to steal $5,000 worth of Apple products
Your phone rings. It's a number you don't recognize, so you let it go to voicemail. When you check it later, it's an offer from your wireless carrier, rewarding loyal customers with a service discount and a free phone.
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Scammers told elderly Sandy Springs woman her late husband missed jury duty, so she'd be arrested
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Sandy Springs police have arrested two people in connection with what investigators describe as a jury duty scam that targeted multiple victims, including an 80-year-old widow who lost more than $40,000.
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Woman loses almost $4K in bank impersonation scheme in Villa Rica
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The Villa Rica Police Department is warning residents about a sophisticated banking scheme that has already cost victims thousands of dollars.
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OpenAI shares details from thwarted romance scams, fake law firms, and an effort to smear Japan's prime minister
In one instance, OpenAI said a user identified themselves as a scammer when asking ChatGPT for tax advice.
OpenAI is peeling back the veil on how scammers are trying to use ChatGPT to do everything from modern twists on romance scams to smear the Prime Minister of Japan.
